Marie Sherlock (Labour) | Oireachtas source

That raises serious questions about the operation of the finance department, if there was no follow-up to Mr. Collins if these were unusual transactions. I want to ask about the end of contract payments. To many RTÉ staff, the concept of out of contract payments for certain, though not all, individuals, and having to find a way to offset those is a real kick in the teeth. I want to understand the nature of these payments. Are they a standard part of the contract negotiated with an agent on behalf of a contractor providing services to RTÉ?